IQV
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IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) closed at $166.07 as of 2026-03-20, trading 19.9% below its 200-week moving average of $207.37. This places IQV in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -20.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 29, IQV is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.02 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 623 weeks of data, IQV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 10 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IQV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +24.2%.
With a market cap of $28.2 billion, IQV is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.9%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 21.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 12 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IQV would have grown to $351, compared to $422 for the S&P 500. IQV has returned 11.0% annualized vs 12.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: IQV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IQV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying IQV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +20.9% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +29.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 86% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.2% vs +56.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IQV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IQV has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +24.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 16.9% | +105.4% | +81.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 6.4% | +8.6% | -8.3% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 2 | 3.0% | +32.4% | -13.0% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 3 | 3.9% | +24.8% | -11.8% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 8 | 11.3% | +21.8% | -16.4% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 4 | 4.3% | -26.3% | -21.9% |
| Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 | 52 | 37.3% | +2.7% | -22.6% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 7+ | 20.6% | Ongoing | -11.4% |
| Average | 10 | — | +24.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IQV below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) is trading 19.9% below its 200-week moving average of $207.37. The current price is $166.07.
What is IQV's 200-week moving average price?
IQVIA Holdings Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $207.37 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when IQV drops below its 200-week moving average?
IQV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +24.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 10 weeks on average.
Is IQV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IQV as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 29 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 7.9%. Return on equity is 21.4%. Price-to-book is 4.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IQV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 12 years, $100 invested in IQV would have grown to $351, compared to $422 for the S&P 500. That's 11.0% annualized vs 12.8% for the index. IQV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20